The war in the Pacific included all the following EXCEPT
a. the Japanese attempt to secure raw materials and markets by creating an empire stretching to Burma and Polynesia.
b. the major Japanese success at Pearl Harbor, loss of initiative at Midway, and surrender after two nuclear attacks.
c. the successful Chinese defense of its major ports.
d. extremely tenacious Japanese defense of its possessions.
e. a major debate about the American decision to use the atom bomb against the civilian population of a nearly defeated foe.
c
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A. Titian, Donatello, and Giotto B. Titian, Vincent Van Gogh, and Masaccio. C. Vincent Van Gogh, Donatello, and Giotto D. Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo. E. Titian, Raphael, and Giotto.
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A) True B) False
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A) should support the establishment of the League of Nations. B) had a special mission. C) should remain totally isolated. D) should commit itself to maintaining world order.